Going With the Floe: Iceberg Tourism Heats Up
Another week, another non-traditional luxury destination. This time it’s Newfoundland and Labrador, which is using its natural assets to try and boost tourism.
Business Travel News
Travel Advisors Roll With the Changing Behavior of the Super Rich
Travel advisors serving the top end of the market these days are seeing an influx of clients with newly made fortunes eager to spend some of it on dream vacations. Satisfying their demands takes ingenuity and is redefining the nature of luxury travel.
Rise of Voluntourism Presents New Challenges for Advisors
Who would have thought that people would pay to do back-breaking work and enjoy the experience? Voluntourism is gaining momentum and putting pressure on advisors to match traveler skills and expectations with community and conservation needs.
The Super Rich Are Creating New Opportunities for Travel Advisors
Ultra-wealthy travelers are growing in number, and many are willing to pay for expertise in fulfilling their champagne wishes and caviar dreams. However, serving these clients, especially the newly rich, can put advisors to the test.
Flight Centre Invests in Jay Walker’s Biz Travel Company Upside
It sure looks like global corporate travel giants are starting to take the small- to medium-size business travel market seriously. For some startups that didn't find traction in the marketplace, this means another shot at success.
China Looks to Define the Future of Business Travel
The future of travel runs through China, particularly as new innovations begin to be pushed out into the wider world.
Why TUI Favors an Asset-Heavy Approach
TUI's ownership of all parts of the vacation journey makes it a formidable force in the industry. But the strategy doesn't come without its own risks.
Making Isolation the Draw
We don't let the old definition of luxury hold us back. The Faroe Islands' remoteness and isolation make it a really interesting spot for the modern, high-end traveler.
Travel Advisors With LGBTQ Clients Need to Know Local Norms
LGBTQ consumers are a particularly well-traveled and high-spending business source for travel advisors. Serving them requires knowledge and sensitivity about their preferences, as well as the legal and cultural landscape in various destinations.
Travel Advisors Serving LGBTQ Travelers Must Know All the Nuances
Travel advisors serving the LGBTQ community need to be familiar with norms and laws affecting their clients in destinations around the globe. That doesn't mean banning every unfriendly destination, but does require knowing how to deal with them.